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Mass refugee reception centres ‘considered for Ukrainians arriving in Scotland’

Mass refugee reception centres ‘considered for Ukrainians arriving in Scotland’

Mass refugee reception centres ‘considered for Ukrainians arriving in Scotland’

02 September 2022

Dormitory-style emergency accommodation in halls could also be created as part of the emergency measures, a newspaper reported.


Court would find probe into whether Johnson lied ‘unlawful’, says Lord Pannick

Court would find probe into whether Johnson lied ‘unlawful’, says Lord Pannick

Court would find probe into whether Johnson lied ‘unlawful’, says Lord Pannick

02 September 2022

The top barrister argued the Commons inquiry’s approach is ‘unfair’ in a Government-commissioned legal opinion.


Unions receive new pay offer from council leaders

Unions receive new pay offer from council leaders

Unions receive new pay offer from council leaders

02 September 2022

Cosla said its latest proposal ‘shows that Scotland’s council leaders have listened to the concerns of our workforce’.


Woman who died after explosion at flats started fire herself, say police

Woman who died after explosion at flats started fire herself, say police

Woman who died after explosion at flats started fire herself, say police

02 September 2022

Reena James is believed to have forced entry to another flat in the block and set it on fire, Bedfordshire Police said.


Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years

Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years

Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years

02 September 2022

The battalion played a key role in both world wars.


Teachers to vote in strike ballot as union condemns ‘insulting’ pay offer

Teachers to vote in strike ballot as union condemns ‘insulting’ pay offer

Teachers to vote in strike ballot as union condemns ‘insulting’ pay offer

02 September 2022

The EIS said the current offer is effectively ‘a deep and painful real-terms pay cut for Scotland’s hard-working teachers’.


New monkeypox strain linked with travel to West Africa identified in UK

New monkeypox strain linked with travel to West Africa identified in UK

New monkeypox strain linked with travel to West Africa identified in UK

02 September 2022

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said the patient is being treated in hospital and the risk to the general public remains “very low”.


G7 finance ministers agree price cap on Russian oil

G7 finance ministers agree price cap on Russian oil

G7 finance ministers agree price cap on Russian oil

02 September 2022

The Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has said he believes the move “will curtail Putin’s capacity to fund his war” in Ukraine.


Hundreds gather to mourn ‘inseparable’ best friends who died in lough

Hundreds gather to mourn ‘inseparable’ best friends who died in lough

Hundreds gather to mourn ‘inseparable’ best friends who died in lough

02 September 2022

Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian, both 16, died after getting into difficulty while swimming on Monday evening.


Mariah called Meghan a diva, meaning ‘fabulous, gorgeous and empowering’

Mariah called Meghan a diva, meaning ‘fabulous, gorgeous and empowering’

Mariah called Meghan a diva, meaning ‘fabulous, gorgeous and empowering’

02 September 2022

The pop superstar featured on Meghan’s latest Archetypes podcast this week.


Dame Cressida: First female Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

Dame Cressida: First female Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

Dame Cressida: First female Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

02 September 2022

Her resignation came less than six months after her contract was extended by two years.


Sadiq Khan ‘told Cressida Dick it was last-chance saloon’ ahead of her departure

Sadiq Khan ‘told Cressida Dick it was last-chance saloon’ ahead of her departure

Sadiq Khan ‘told Cressida Dick it was last-chance saloon’ ahead of her departure

02 September 2022

Sir Tom Winsor’s highly anticipated report into Dame Cressida’s departure was published on Friday.


Greenpeace drops boulders onto seabed to block ‘destructive fishing’

Greenpeace drops boulders onto seabed to block ‘destructive fishing’

Greenpeace drops boulders onto seabed to block ‘destructive fishing’

02 September 2022

The environmental group took action on a portion of the South West Deeps (East) Marine Protected Area, 118 miles off the coast of Cornwall.


Mourners told of ‘valid’ anger amid grief over schoolgirl Lilia Valutyte’s death

Mourners told of ‘valid’ anger amid grief over schoolgirl Lilia Valutyte’s death

Mourners told of ‘valid’ anger amid grief over schoolgirl Lilia Valutyte’s death

02 September 2022

The nine-year-old’s funeral service was held in the market town of Boston, Lincolnshire, on Friday.


Network Rail expects annual energy bill to exceed £1bn for first time

Network Rail expects annual energy bill to exceed £1bn for first time

Network Rail expects annual energy bill to exceed £1bn for first time

02 September 2022

The Government-owned company said ‘the surge in energy prices will inevitably have an impact on all businesses’.


Gas prices to push up farmers’ fertiliser costs by nearly £2bn

Gas prices to push up farmers’ fertiliser costs by nearly £2bn

Gas prices to push up farmers’ fertiliser costs by nearly £2bn

02 September 2022

The higher costs are likely to find their way through to households’ food bills.


‘Communication errors’ between midwives and mother whose baby died

‘Communication errors’ between midwives and mother whose baby died

‘Communication errors’ between midwives and mother whose baby died

02 September 2022

Elena Sala believes if she had been allowed to start pushing earlier, baby Rosanna would have lived.


Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

02 September 2022

A report said that the then head of the UK’s biggest police force had faced political pressure from London mayor Sadiq Khan.


Extinction Rebellion launches superglue protest in House of Commons chamber

Extinction Rebellion launches superglue protest in House of Commons chamber

Extinction Rebellion launches superglue protest in House of Commons chamber

02 September 2022

Around 50 people were involved in the ‘non-violent’ action at the Palace of Westminster, the group said.


Timeline of case against double murderer Christopher Halliwell

Timeline of case against double murderer Christopher Halliwell

Timeline of case against double murderer Christopher Halliwell

02 September 2022

The taxi driver killed Becky Godden in 2003 but was not prosecuted for her murder until 2016.


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